Things to Do in Dallas Tonight: Dec 9

I’ll start this post out with a public service announcement, courtesy of Wikipedia: Tomorrow is Human Rights Day. Based on that information, I was able to deduce that tonight is Human Rights Eve, and I know just the way to commemorate the occasion.

The Fort Worth Human Relations Commission is hosting Movies That Matter: An Evening of Human Rights Films, during which they’ll screen three movies that deal with issues like illegal immigration, illiteracy, and gay rights. The event will kick off with an informal reception at 6:30 pm that will include remarks from Joel Burns, the Fort Worth City Councilmember who made national headlines for this speech at a council meeting back in October. There’s no admission charge, (light) refreshments will be available, and I’m guessing that the subject matter will be a bit weightier than whatever’s on your DVR.

But alas, Dallasites, we understand that trekking out to Fort Worth just isn’t an option for some of you tonight. If you fall into that category, I highly recommend heading over to the Wyly to catch a performance of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Winter Series. The show features dances arranged by three different choreographers, including Nathan Trice’s Verses, inspired by the art and architecture of the Nasher Sculpture Center.

Afterward, you can head over to Sunset Lounge for a little late-night snacking. Sizzle & Chill Thursdays offers $4 pizzas, $4 you-call-its, and a selection of tunes that should provide the perfect capper for a very cultured evening.

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